This species is remarkable for the wide range of mycelial and reverse pigmentation it may produce, especially if cultures are incubated for 14 days or so.

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Economic Importance and ThreatsImportance: Dangers (It can produce a mycotoxin sterigmatocystin and cyclopiaxonic acid. The toxins produced can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. It is reported to be a kidney and liver carcinogen. Cited as the causative agent of several different human mycoses.)